Mercedes-Benz F-125 Concept

Mercedes-Benz F-125 Concept

With the Frankfurt Motor Show in full swing, we’re going to be seeing a lot of new cars over the next week. One of the most interesting to emerge is Mercedes’ F-125. The concept, believed to be the direction in which Merc’s CL-Class cars are heading, is a hydrogen-fueled two-door designed with performance and economy in mind.

According to reports, four electric motors will power the car, giving it the equivalent of 231 horsepower, which translates into 0-62 in 4.9 seconds and a respectable top speed of 137 mph. What’s more, thanks to the hydrogen engine -- which combines hydrogen with oxygen inside a fuel cell -- the F-125 can run 621 miles on a full tank and 31 miles before the car needs to tap into the fuel cell itself.

Style cues appear to have come from last year’s F800 concept car, but engineers have furthered the chassis design by using a combination of carbon fiber, aluminum and plastics to keep weight down. This is a bold move from Mercedes, especially after Ford and Renault-Nissan closed their hydrogen research programs after finding the costs of developing a car that could run on the element far too high in comparison to electric and other propulsion systems. Has Merc found an answer to problem? You’re going to have to wait till 2025, unfortunately -- the date this car has been set for release.

Pictured here:The F-125, finished in a chrome-esque paintwork with matching grille. It's so hot it made our Daily Brief...